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Paris2024: Kiwi sailors 'excited to get stuck in'
Kiiws hope time spent preparing in Marseille pays off when Olympic competition starts on Sunday
© Gilles Martin-Raget
Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds for Day 1
The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when competitors in the Womens Windsurfer face the starter.
© Gilles Martin-Raget
Paris2024: Jo Aleh named as a flag bearer
Olympic Gold and Silver medalist Jo Aleh has been named as a flag bearer for the NZ team
© Richard Gladwell
Olympic Diary: July 26 - A good breeze to open
The opening few days of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics should be sailed in winds which become fresh mid-week.
© Gilles Martin-Raget
America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson
INEOS Britannia have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign
© Cameron Gregory
Paris2024: Kiwis ready to race in Marseille
Paris2024: Kiwis ready to race in Marseille
Kiiws hope time spent preparing in Marseille pays off when Olympic competition starts on Sunday
The New Zealand sailing team is raring to go and hoping their time spent preparing in Marseille - as well as a touch of opening ceremony magic - pays off when Olympic competition starts in a few days.
by Eduan Roos/Yachting New Zealand
Posted 27 Jul 02:50 NZST
Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast
Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast
The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter
The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter at 1213hrs, for the first of four races to be sailed in their Event, on Day 1.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 26 Jul 23:39 NZST
2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview
2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview
This year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship
The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race is set to start on July 27, 2024 at 1300hrs. Hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), this year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 26 Jul 21:00 NZST
57th Governor's Cup Day 3
57th Governor's Cup Day 3
Petersen (USA) and Tapper (AUS) set for the semis
The 2021 and 2023 Governor's Cup winner, Jeffrey Petersen (USA), again went undefeated in today's round robin racing to stay on top of the leaderboard with a near-perfect score-line of 18 wins and one loss.
by Susan Kenney
Posted 26 Jul 16:20 NZST
Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open
Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open
The opening few days of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics should be sailed in fresh winds
The long range weather forecast from Predictwind promises fresh breezes blowing from the west, for the opening stanzas of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics. The regatta starts with the Mens and Womens Skiffs which will sail their Medal Race on Thursday.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 26 Jul 00:36 NZST
2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview
2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview
302 sailors from 14 nations set to compete at Circolo Vela Arco
After the World Sailing Youth Worlds, Garda Trentino is once again the world reference point for youth sailing, this time for the OpenSkiff class, the single-handed dinghy appreciated by the very young because it is fast and manoeuvrable; in a word, fun.
by Elena Giolai
Posted 27 Jul 07:37 NZST
RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup
RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup
Ideal for multi-location format as six boats can be packed into one shipping container
The ASEAN Cup will start the first leg of the competition in Melaka, Malaysia in October, before it moves onto Shenzhen, China in November and then Koh Kong, Cambodia in March 2025. The RS21 is the ideal fit for this multi-location format.
by RS Marine Group
Posted 27 Jul 04:00 NZST
Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race
Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race
Forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions
Just two days before the start of the Roschier Baltic Sea Race weather forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions with big breeze arriving during the 635-mile race.
by RORC Press
Posted 27 Jul 03:10 NZST
21st International Canoe Worlds day 4
21st International Canoe Worlds day 4
The result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance
After another long day of delays the result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance. The match was a tense affair the Germans were fielding a team of light air specialists so the minimal 5-6 knots on the course had them as a slight favourite.
by Chris Hampe
Posted 26 Jul 20:59 NZST
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6
Erwan Fischer, Clément Pequin, Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz describe the Men's & Women's Skiff
The Men's and Women's Skiff events at Paris 2024 will use the 49er and 49er FX classes. France's Erwan Fischer & Clément Pequin and Dutch duo Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz give us the low-down on the boats they'll be racing.
by World Sailing
Posted 26 Jul 20:30 NZST
Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step
Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step
Unfolds easily and has a spring-loaded locking system
Seldén Mast is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Foldable Mast Climbing Step. Designed with convenience and safety in mind, this new addition to Seldén's product lineup is set to enhance the way sailors maintain their vessels.
by Seldén Mast
Posted 26 Jul 20:00 NZST
Paris2024: Jo Aleh named as a flag bearer
Paris2024: Jo Aleh named as a flag bearer
Olympic Gold and Silver medaist Jo Aleh has been named as a flag bearer for the NZ team
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh have been named flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
by NZ Olympic Committee (Edited)
Posted 26 Jul 10:47 NZST
The Transat CIC After Movie
The Transat CIC After Movie
The brilliant return of a legendary race
For the first time in eight years, the "mother of transatlantic races" returned to the ocean racing calendar. An event dear to the hearts of all sea lovers as The Transat CIC has made history.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 26 Jul 07:40 NZST
Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race
Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race
40 boats will take the start just after midday
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club with the Offshore Racing Alliance, 40 boats ranging in size from 9.45m to 26.53m will take the start just after midday.
by RORC Press
Posted 26 Jul 07:19 NZST
America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson
America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson
INEOS Britannia have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign
Every team has employed elite-level coaches and for INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, they have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign with the British team.
by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup
Posted 26 Jul 02:47 NZST
Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle
Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle
The role of Data Technology at Paris 2024
Every Olympic cycle is unique, bringing its own unique obstacles. Who has adapted to the challenges most effectively? That only becomes clear as four-years of hard work and dedication explode in a flurry before our eyes over less than two weeks!
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 25 Jul 23:00 NZST
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5
The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class for men and women
The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class. Israel's Sharon Kantor and The Netherlands' Luuc van Opzeeland tell us all about the successor to the RS:X.
by World Sailing
Posted 25 Jul 20:30 NZST
Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France
Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France
In the 49erFX, 49er, ILCA 7, Nacra 17, and Formula Kite classes
We're proud to support a selection of athletes from different nations, all of whom are competing in France at the pinnacle of dinghy and kitesurfing competition.
by Allen
Posted 25 Jul 19:00 NZST
57th Governor's Cup Day 2
57th Governor's Cup Day 2
Callahan (USA): The comeback kid
After going 1-5 on Day 1 (Tuesday), Justin Callahan (USA) went 6-1 on Wednesday for an overall score of 7-6 moving him into semi-final contention.
by Susan Kenney
Posted 25 Jul 16:13 NZST
21st International Canoe Worlds day 3
21st International Canoe Worlds day 3
Even the party-goers of the fleet had to take an early night
Racing was brought forward for the International Canoes at Travemünder Woche; with a first warning signal scheduled for 09:30 even the party-goers of the fleet took an early night. The forecast was for a north westerly that would be strong.
by Chris Hampe
Posted 25 Jul 07:55 NZST
Olympic Diary: July 25, 2024 - First impressions
Olympic Diary: July 25, 2024 - First impressions
The weather and sailing conditions in Marseille look to be brilliant
We are three days out from the start of competition in the 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta in Marseille, and are starting Sail-World's 2024 Sailing Olympic coverage.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 25 Jul 02:24 NZST
SailGP Canada - Against all Odds
SailGP Canada - Against all Odds
How the Canadian team navigated the tumultuous water of their first season
New video from the Canada SailGP team tracking their progression through SailGP - all the highs - and learning experiences - on the inception of the team and how the team navigated the tumultuous water of their first season in SailGP.
by Canada SailGP Team
Posted 25 Jul 02:18 NZST
IKA events update September-December 2024
IKA events update September-December 2024
The KiteFoil World Series will kick off in Traunsee, Austria
Although all eyes are currently set at the Olympic Games where kiteboarding is making its first Games appearance 4-9 August 2024 in Marseille, it is worth to take a look at the competitions in the second half of the year!
by International Kiteboarding Association
Posted 25 Jul 00:29 NZST
ETNZ Deck T-shirt is light and comfortable
ETNZ Deck T-shirt is light and comfortable
ETNZ Deck cotton T-shirt is a light and comfortable men's T-shirt for everyday use
The ETNZ Deck T-shirt is a light and comfortable men's T-shirt for everyday use, characterised by a very pleasant 'feel'. Wearing natural cotton, you will feel 'cuddled' by its softness. Men's Stretch Cotton T-Shirt. Available online or in Barcelona.
by America's Cup Store
Posted 24 Jul 20:35 NZST
Tiwal's 10th anniversary regatta highlights
Tiwal's 10th anniversary regatta highlights
The go-anywhere inflatable sailboat's 10th anniversary regatta
The Tiwal Cup returned on 18th May 2024. This year's regatta was extra special for the small sailboat as it was the Cup's 10th edition!
by Marie Duval
Posted 24 Jul 20:30 NZST
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 4
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 4
The foiling Nacra 17 is the Mixed Multihull at Paris 2024
The Italian team and defending Olympic champions, Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti, run us through the foiling Nacra 17, which is the Mixed Multihull at Paris 2024.
by World Sailing
Posted 24 Jul 20:30 NZST
57th Governor's Cup Day 1
57th Governor's Cup Day 1
Last year's finalists, Petersen (USA) and Tapper (Aus), shine
With all four semi-finalists from last year back in town, it should come as no surprise that two of them — last year's winner Jeffery Petersen (USA), and runner-up Cole Tapper (AUS) — are currently tied for the lead on six wins (and no losses) each.
by Susan Kenney
Posted 24 Jul 20:16 NZST
21st International Canoe Worlds day 2
21st International Canoe Worlds day 2
Another long frustrating day of waiting on the water for over 6 hours
Day 2 of the Championships was another long frustrating day of waiting with only two races sailed despite all boats being on the water for over 6 hours.
by Chris Hampe
Posted 24 Jul 19:25 NZST
America's Cup: Alinghi and Red Bull reveal
America's Cup: Alinghi and Red Bull reveal
One of the best-kept secrets in sport has been how the two technological innovators work together
Two of the biggest names in their fields – Alinghi and Red Bull – have joined forces to aim for the win in the 37th America's Cup. Despite a tradition of secrecy in the Cup environment, the partners have opened up about how they're working together.
by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Media
Posted 24 Jul 12:37 NZST
From Hvar to Paris 2024
From Hvar to Paris 2024
The Olympic Games are unique
The Olympic Games are unique. Coming once every four years, it can be a once in a lifetime sporting opportunity. For the small Croatian island of Hvar, Paris 2024 is a first, as the island's first-ever Olympian will be competing, and he's a sailor.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 24 Jul 07:00 NZST
21st International Canoe Worlds day 1
21st International Canoe Worlds day 1
Travemünder Woche hosts on the Baltic shores of Germany
The 21st International 20 square meter Canoe World Championships kicked off in boisterous conditions on the first Monday of Travemünder Woche on the Baltic shores of Germany.
by Chris Hampe
Posted 24 Jul 06:55 NZST
Entries soar for Roschier Baltic Sea Race 2024
Entries soar for Roschier Baltic Sea Race 2024
Sailors from at least 20 countries will be racing in the world's latest '600-mile' offshore race
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club with the Offshore Racing Alliance, the second edition of the 635-mile race has attracted boats from all over Scandinavia, Europe and the United States of America.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 24 Jul 06:17 NZST
The new J/40
The new J/40
Offshore speed, comfort and ease
J/Boats and J/Composites are pleased to announce the New J/40, an offshore-capable, high performance cruising yacht capable of double-digit speeds with exceptional comfort, both in port and at sea.
by Frederic Bouvier
Posted 24 Jul 06:00 NZST
Ben Ainslie looking forward to Preliminary Regatta
Ben Ainslie looking forward to Preliminary Regatta
One of the most watched teams in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup has been INEOS Britannia
Undoubtedly one of the most watched teams in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup has been the Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia who, from the very start, have placed design innovation at the heart of their campaign.
by Magnus Wheatley/America's Cup Media
Posted 24 Jul 00:19 NZST
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 3
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 3
Men's and Women's Kite is a brand-new event at Paris 2024
Men's and Women's Kite is a brand-new event at Paris 2024. Singapore's Max Mader and the USA's Daniela Moroz tell us all about the fastest sport at the Summer Games.
by World Sailing
Posted 23 Jul 20:30 NZST
America's Cup: Only 30 days until Cup start
America's Cup: Only 30 days until Cup start
30 days is a blip in the overall campaign which signals that racing is just about to begin
Emirates Team NZ starts end point of three-and-a-half-year campaign, with racing is about to begin in 30 days in the third and final Preliminary Regatta.
by Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 23 Jul 13:02 NZST
SailGP: New T-Foils push speed record over 55kts
SailGP: New T-Foils push speed record over 55kts
SailGP's in-development T-Foils have already broken the league's racing speed record
SailGP's in-development T-Foils have already broken the league's racing speed record, with Canada clocking a top speed of 101.98 km/h (55kts) during tests in San Francisco. The fastest by an AC75 is 53.4kts, set in a race.
by SailGP
Posted 23 Jul 11:15 NZST
Vaikobi looking forward to the Paris 2024 Olympics
Vaikobi looking forward to the Paris 2024 Olympics
Proud of all the Vaikobi athletes who will represent their country on the big stage
To all these athletes and many others athletes who will be using our gear in Paris, we feel privileged that you trust us to provide you with the highest performing gear to help you achieve your goals at the Games.
by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 23 Jul 08:15 NZST
British Classic Week overall
British Classic Week overall
8mR Anne Sophie and 6mR Sioma are overall winners
It was a week of two halves in terms of the weather at this year's British Classic Week hosted by the British Classic Yacht Club, but when the results were in it was 6mR Sioma and 8mR Anne Sophie who took home the overall regatta trophies.
by Helen Porter
Posted 23 Jul 02:15 NZST
Pocketspace Marine styling Zen
Pocketspace Marine styling Zen
Pocketspace Marine have recently upgraded the interior of a Dufour 520 Grand Large design
Laura and Chloe from Pocketspace Marine have recently upgraded the interior of a Dufour 520 Grand Large yacht. The brief was to create a standout interior of the seven year old design by Italian Umberto Felci, without any structural alteration.
by Pocketspace Marine
Posted 22 Jul 21:26 NZST
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 2
Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 2
The 470 is the Mixed Dinghy at Paris 2024
The 470 is the Mixed Dinghy at Paris 2024. Germany's Anna Markfort and Simon Diesch give us details on the longest serving boat in the Olympic fleet.
by World Sailing
Posted 22 Jul 20:30 NZST
GSC 2027 Presentation and Press Conference
GSC 2027 Presentation and Press Conference
At the Real Club Náutico de Vigo on Tuesday
I am excited to invite you to the Real Club Náutico de Vigo for the presentation of the 2027-2028 edition of the Global Solo Challenge from its new host city of Vigo and its new host port and partner, the Real Club Náutico de Vigo.
by Global Solo Challenge
Posted 22 Jul 18:00 NZST
Youth Worlds: Kiwis struggle at Lake Garda
Youth Worlds: Kiwis struggle at Lake Garda
Kiwis struggle at Lake Garda - three in top 10 after a good start on regatta opening day
New Zealand sailors struggled at the just concluded Youth World Championships sailed at Lake Garda, northern Italy. Three crews placed within the top ten in a regatta contested by 70 nations.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 22 Jul 12:52 NZST
Final stage of Clipper 2023-24 Race underway
Final stage of Clipper 2023-24 Race underway
The fourteenth and final race departs from Oban, Scotland
The fourteenth and final race of the epic 40,000nm Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race got under way at 1500 LT, from Oban, Scotland today, 21 July.
by Karla Graves
Posted 22 Jul 08:28 NZST
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds overall
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds overall
ISicilian Blondies dominate final day to win first FX Junior World title
It was a two-team dual in the 49erFX atop the standings heading into the final day of racing. Katharina Schwachhofer with Elena Stoltze (GER) leading Sofia Giunchiglia with Giulia Schio (ITA) by just a few points.
by Alexia Lahoud
Posted 22 Jul 08:26 NZST
ACO 13th Musto Skiff Worlds overall
ACO 13th Musto Skiff Worlds overall
Sam Pascoe wins, Rob Richardson and Danny Boatman complete the podium
After five days of racing at this year's ACO 13th Musto Skiff World Championship at Weymouth and Portland, British sailor Sam Pascoe kept his cool under pressure as the event favourite to win the 2024 Worlds Title.
by Jamie Hilton
Posted 22 Jul 07:21 NZST
Rolex TP52 World Championship
Rolex TP52 World Championship
Gladiator overcame elite competition with an impressive demonstration of precision
The Rolex TP52 World Championship is the highlight of the 52 SUPER SERIES, the world's premier monohull Grand Prix racing circuit. 2024 was contested by 10 teams representing seven nationalities and four continents.
by Quinag
Posted 22 Jul 07:11 NZST
America's Cup: Rigs and Sail sheeting analysed
America's Cup: Rigs and Sail sheeting analysed
America's Cup analyst Tom Morris (Mozzy Sails) looks at two aspects of the AC75 developments
America's Cup analyst Tom Morris (Mozzy Sails) looks at two aspects of the AC75 developments - the rigs - and visits North Sails and Southern Spars facilities in UK.
by Mozzy Sails
Posted 22 Jul 02:29 NZST